Naginata demo in Aug., Penny and me in leopard, Chez Kenzo

This year's annual naginata demo at Byodoin in the Valley of the Temples in august.  It was a bigger affair with taiko, koto, bon dance, koto, shakuhachi and booths than in the past years.
    
   

           Shihogiri, naginata purification ceremony.

Demo of kata with naginata vs sword

October

    I just had to put on my Halloween recital costume to match Penny's collar.  Aunty L sent her the leopard collar to match her coat.  Thanks!

Chez Kenzo Bar and Grill on King Street.  Great variety of food and customers.
   

Beef kakuni

Shabushabu salad

 

Fried shiso and mozarella

 

Good Penny slept through it all